Technical Specifications

ValVueFF Software Interface to FVP

GE Energy

Product Safety

This software is intended for use with Masoneilan FVP positioners only.

For positioners intended for use with industrial compressed air: Ensure that an adequate

pressure relief provision is installed when the application of system supply pressure could

cause peripheral equipment to malfunction. Installation must be in accordance with local

and national compressed air and instrumentation codes.

General installation, maintenance or replacement

❑ Products must be installed in compliance with all local and national codes and

standards by qualified personnel using safe site work practices. Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used per safe site work practices.

❑ Ensure proper use of fall protection when working at heights, per safe site work

practices. Use appropriate safety equipment and practices to prevent the dropping

of tools or equipment during installation.

Intrinsically Safe Installation

Products certified for use in intrinsically safe installations MUST BE:

❑ Installed, put into service, used and maintained in compliance with national and

local regulations and in accordance with the recommendations contained in the

relevant standards concerning those environments.

❑ Used only in situations that comply with the certification conditions shown in this

document and after verification of their compatibility with the zone of intended use

and the permitted maximum ambient temperature.

❑ Installed, put into service and maintained by qualified and competent professionals

who have undergone suitable training for instrumentation used in such areas.

WARNING Before using these products with fluids/compressed gases

other than air or for non-industrial applications, consult GE.

This product is not intended for use in life support systems.

WARNING Do not use damaged instruments.

WARNING Installation in poorly ventilated confined areas, with any

potential of gases other than oxygen being present, can lead

to a risk of personnel asphyxiation.